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Peru: Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake TiticacaJune 3 - June 13, 2017

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Defining the “Best” of Peru is a challenge. There’s so much to experience: remarkable collections ofSpanish-colonial art, world-renowned museums, unique and colorful Andean weaving, the ancientIncan ruins of Machu Picchu, the extraordinary city of Cusco (Cuzco) and nearby archeological sites,Koricancha (Temple of the Sun), and Titicaca, the world’s highest navigable lake. However,AdventureWomen has managed to put together a special trip that includes all of the above, and more.

6/3/17Saturday

Arrive In Lima

Upon arrival into Lima, you will be transfered to our luxury hotel. Get a good night’s sleepbefore your exciting adventure begins tomorrow afternoon.

Arrival into Lima and Transfer to Hotel

Accommodations: Four Points by Sheraton

A Day of Art and History

6/4/17Sunday

Lima

Breakfast is at the hotel this morning.Breakfast

This morning is at leisure, to catch up on sleep and relax from your flights of yesterday and lastnight.

Morning at Leisure

Lunch is on your own.Lunch

Meet at 1:30 - 2pm in the hotel lobby to begin your exciting adventure in the capital city ofLima.

Meet for City Tour

The first stop on your tour of Lima is the Larco Herrera Museum, founded in 1926. Thismuseum showcases remarkable chronological galleries that provide an excellent overview on3,000 years of development of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. A special museum curator willguide you on this visit, to help you understand Pre-Inca Peru, and begin giving the group aperspective on what you will see in Cuzco and Machu Picchu.

First Stop: Larco Herrera Museum

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Your next stop is the Nagib Ciurlizza’s private collection. The Ciurlizza Art Collection isdisplayed in a spectacular triplex penthouse located in the San Isidro district, overlooking thegolf course and the sea, with an unparalleled view of Lima. Pre-Columbian art pieces, Chineseand French porcelain, XVII century Spanish crystals, original masterpieces of Miro, Lam,Rodin, Klimt, Arp and Matisse, among many others are in this superb art collection. TheCiurlizza's themselves will be your hosts and guide you through the house, explaining theorigin of the pieces while you enjoy drinks and appetizers.

Next Stop: Nagib Ciurlizza's Private Collection

Tonight's special Welcome Dinner is served at Huaca Pucllana Restaurant. The view of the1,500-year-old, pre-Incan ruins is reason enough to visit this beautiful restaurant, but the foodis a close second. Rough-hewn columns hold up the dining room's soaring ceiling, with a viewof the huaca (ruins), which are spectacularly lighted at night. This sophisticated establishmentserves a skillfully rendered array of contemporary Peruvian dishes.

Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations: Four Points by Sheraton

Once the heart of the Inca Empire, the Sacred Valley is a feast of impressive ruins, gentle mountainslopes, rushing rivers, grazing llamas and alpaca, and enchanting farm towns. In short, it’s the perfectintroduction to the mysterious world of the Inca, whose stunning civilization thrived until the 16thcentury.

6/5/17Monday

Lima to Urubamba


Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cuzco.Transfer to the Airport

Enjoy magnificent views of the rugged Andes Mountains during your one-hour flight.Flight to Cuzco

You will be greeted at the airport by your drivers and guide, and begin your adventure to theUrubamba Sacred Valley. Visit Nilda Cañallaupa's National Geographic-sponsored nativeweaving project en route.

Pick-up at the Airport

Textile production has profound historic and cultural significance in the Andes, and this projectis part of a highly-successful National Geographic Society-supported initiative to rescue andrevive this way of life. Women are the owners and drivers of this activity, and you will see howtheir gregarious processes of spinning, gathering and use of natural dyes, setting up of looms,and the creation of designs, are fundamental to the family and social bonds of these highlandcommunities.

Nilda Callanuapa Weaving Project

Enjoy a special gourmet picnic lunch in front of the beautiful Huaypo Lagoon.Picnic Lunch



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Once checked-in, you have a free afternoon to enjoy this beautiful hotel and its facilities,including a swimming pool and spa!

Check-in and Free Afternoon

Dinner is on your own tonight.Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, LunchAccommodations: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel

Full Day Visit to the Native Community of Cuyuni.

6/6/17Tuesday

Urubamba

Breakfast is at the hotel.Breakfast

To visit the native community of Cuyuni is to literally travel back in time. Here, natives are, inmany ways, still living as they’ve been for centuries. The proud villagers will show you howthey have managed to survive in such extremely adverse conditions: over 13,000 feet abovesea level, where only wild grass grows naturally.

On this very special day, the community leaders will accompany the group as you learn notonly about their daily lives and activities, but also about their ancestral traditions that date topre-Inca times.

Visit the Native Community of Cuyuni

Lunch is provided by the hotel.Lunch


Meals Included: Breakfast, LunchAccommodations: Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel

Arriving at Machu Picchu, "Lost City of the Incas" is like stepping into a postcard! The intact maze ofempty plazas, chambers and palaces connected by stairways carved out of solid stone makes oneunderstand why it is considered among the Wonders of the World. Built precipitously high, it issurrounded by mountains covered in lush tropical vegetation. Terraced to the edge to provide for Incadomiciles, it stands today as a tribute to Incan ingenuity.

6/7/17Wednesday

Urubamba to Machu Picchu

Breakfast is at the hotel.Breakfast

This morning is the beginning of a fantastic journey by train to Machu Picchu, "Lost City of theIncas." Travel by vistadome with first-class seats on the narrow gauge switchback train throughthe fertile valleys of the Andes and along the sacred Urubamba River.

Train to Machu Picchu



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You cannot bring ALL of your luggage on the train to Machu Picchu, so you will have to takeyour small, collapsible overnight bag OR your daypack with you on the train for the 2overnights at Machu Picchu (no large suitcases on the train. See the "What to Bring" list alsofor specific weight/dimensions). You can leave your large suitcase at the hotel, and allsuitcases will be transported to your hotel in Cuzco when you return from Machu Picchu.

Luggage Note for the Train

Enjoy a guided tour of the famous ruins.Guided Tour

Lunch is provided today.Lunch

After a guided tour of the ruins you can stay and linger among the mute stones while the sundrops toward the western rim of the jungle and the softening light dramatizes the exquisitearchitecture.

Option to Stay Longer at the Ruins

Dinner is at the hotel tonight.Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations: Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

Cuzco is acknowledged as the archeological capital of the new world. It is made up of an endlessseries of surprises spreading out to the horizon. It is the oldest continually-inhabited city in the westernhemisphere and was the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.

6/8/17Thursday

Machu Picchu to Cuzco

Continue to explore Machu Picchu this morning. The hotel has many excursions and activitiesto choose from (at no extra charge), and you can view them at this link: http://www.inkaterra.com/en/machu-picchu/excursions. Bus transportation and entrance fees are included today.One option is to catch an early morning bus to the ruins to watch the sunrise!

Morning Exploration


Lunch is on your own.Lunch

Meet back at the Pueblo Hotel this afternoon before boarding the vistadome train for return toCuzco.

Train to Cuzco


Meals Included: BreakfastAccommodations: Libertador Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection



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Cuzco is acknowledged as the archeological capital of the new world. It is made up of an endlessseries of surprises spreading out to the horizon. It is the oldest continually-inhabited city in the westernhemisphere and was the ancient capital of the Inca Empire.

6/9/17Friday

Cuzco


Roger Valencia was born in Cuzco to a typical, deeply rooted, middle-class Cuzqueno family.Named the best guide in Cuzco by Peru's Ministry of Tourism, Roger entered Cuzco's SanAntonio Abad University to study Chemistry first and then Education, before realizing that hispassion was Tourism, a field in which he earned both Bachelor and Masters degrees. Fluent inSpanish, Quechua, English, German, and Italian, Roger has climbed over 20 mountains thatsurpass 20,000ft in altitude. Due to his unparalleled knowledge of the Cuzco area and Andeanhistory and culture, Roger has consulted for world-renowned entities such as USAID, OrientExpress and the World Bank, and has hosted and guided royalty and political leaders such asEngland´s Princess Anne, Spain's Prime Minister Jose María Aznar, and US Senator HarryReid.

Meet Your Local Expert Guide

In the lovely morning light of Cuzco, enjoy a walking Art Safari with your guide, Roger Valencia.Strolling through Inca streets, marvel at the flawless Incan stonework and imagine a time andplace when the Incas once had a massive empire. Follow the history of the Cuzco School ofArt, a local expression born of the combination of European motives and Andean indigenousaesthetics. You will come to understand this unique mix of art influences in the masterpaintings and arts housed in several museums and the city’s impressive Cathedral. Uponreturn to the hotel, you'll have the privilege to view the archbishop’s private collection of theCorpus Christi.

Enjoy a Walking Art Safari!

After lunch on your own, the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy exploring the wonderful town ofCuzco.

Free Afternoon

Tonight's dinner is at Baco Restaurant, where you will enjoy delicious food, an interesting winemenu, a cozy non-pretentious setting, and the warm attention of their smiling all-Peruvian staff!

Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations: Libertador Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection

Heading southeast, begin your trip to Puno and Lake Titicaca.

6/10/17Saturday

Cuzco to Puno


Bid goodbye to Cuzco and leave early for your all-day drive to Puno and the majestic shores ofLake Titicaca. The comfortable coach will take you past beautiful views of the Andes, and you'llstop throughout the day to explore interesting towns and villages.

Travel by Coach Bus



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First stop is Andahuaylillas, a friendly, warm-weather town which is home to one of the mostunique churches in the Andes, known as Peru’s Sistine Chapel. It has dazzling and beautifullydecorated murals and frescoes that cover its walls, baseboards, ceilings and façades.

First Stop: Andahuaylilas

Next stop is Racchi, one of the most important constructions of the Inca Empire, known for itsextraordinary architecture. Cross the La Raya Pass at 14,222 feet above sea level, and seeherds of vicuñas and llamas.

Next Stop: Racchi

Lunch is provided en-route.Lunch

Your last stop is in the town of Pucará, known as the place where the Toritos (little bulls) ofPucará are made. The famous torito is believed to have magical and religious qualities amongthe inhabitants of the Andes as a symbol of procreation for the flocks, for happiness inmarriage, fertility at home, and as protection. You may want to buy a few!!

Last Stop: Pucará

Arrive in Puno around 4:30pm where you will be transferred to the hotel overlooking LakeTiticaca.

Arrival into Puno and Transfer to Hotel


Meals Included: Breakfast, LunchAccommodations: Libertador Lake Titicaca

Suasi is a home for nature lovers, where the magnificence of Lake Titicaca can be captured fromevery corner of the island. Perfect for the soul, Suasi brings an overwhelming sense of tranquility,relaxation and peace. It is, indeed, the perfect place to end your trip in Peru, a place in which to relaxand to reflect on all the adventures and experiences that have made your journey through Peruunforgettable.

6/11/17Sunday

To Isla Suasi

Breakfast is provided at the hotel this morning.Breakfast

Depart by boat to the remote Isla Suasi in the extreme northeastern part of Lake Titicaca.Boat Ride to Isla Suasi

Stop on the way to explore the unique Uros floating islands (made from the totora reeds ofLake Titicaca).

Uros Floating Islands

Visit the Alsuno community of weavers on Taquile Island.Alsuno Weavers

Arrive at the hotel, Isla Suasi, just in time for a barbecue lunch at 12:30pm.Barbeque Lunch



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After lunch, settle into your room and enjoy some free time.Free Time

Trek up to Suasi’s high point, Itapilluni Hill, to watch the sunset spread surreal colors acrossthe high-altitude sky.

Trek up to Suasi's High Point

Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations: Isla Suasi Hotel

Suasi is magical, and for many, a mystical place to disconnect from the world. Here you can spot rarevicuñas, go on quiet nature walks, and enjoy the remoteness and splendid vistas of the pristine blueexpanse of Titicaca. It’s also a place to explore Andean beliefs, customs and cultural traditions, naturalhabitat and the altiplano flora and fauna of the National Reserve of Titicaca.

6/12/17Monday

Day on Isla Suasi


This day on Suasi Island can be whatever you want it to be! Relaxation or exploration. Optionalactivities provided throughout the day, or simply sit back and relax.

Full Day of Exploration or Relaxation

This morning there is an optional visit by zodiac to the mainland and walk through the localcommunity of Cambría, only 0.6 miles from the resort.

Optional Cultural Walk

Lunch is provided this afternoon on the island.Lunch

Follow a series of gentle island trails on a guided hike, observing native plants and animals.You may spot native bird species, including black cormorants and cinnamon teals, andcreatures such as the rare wild vicuñas, or vizcachas, small, rabbit-like creatures.

Optional Hike on Suasi Island

Explore Andean spirituality and the ancient belief systems of the Andean people with anAymara shaman from the community of Cambría: take part in the ancient tradition of makingofferings to Pacha Mama, or Mother Earth; chew coca leaves like the locals; and observe“Yaitiri” spiritual offerings, a ritual with ancient roots that in colonial times became fused withChristianity. Half the cost of the activity (which is included in the price of the trip) goes directlyto benefit the local Cambría community.

Aymara Shaman Visit

Enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.Dinner

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations: Isla Suasi Hotel



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Depart Lake Suasi, returning to Puno on the mainland where you will catch a flight to Lima in time toget on your international flight this evening.

6/13/17Tuesday

Lake Suasi to Lima and Depart


After breakfast this morning there is free time to enjoy the resort.Free Time!

Depart by boat with a box lunch to the mainland and Puno.Transfer by Boat to Puno

A boxed lunch is provided en route.Boxed Lunch

Fly from Puno to Lima to connect with your international flight to Miami late this evening.Flight from Puno to Lima

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch



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ACCOMMODATIONS

A top pick in Lima, the Four Points by Sheraton has chic decor and comfortable rooms with free high-speed Wi-Fi and nice views of Lima, located just 350 feet from Miraflores Kennedy Park.

Four Points by Sheraton

The Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel is set on a sumptuous 17th century hacienda on the road to MacchuPichu. Luxurious facilities include a swimming pool, a spa featuring alternative medicine treatments, anda museum. Rooms at the Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel & Wellness have impeccable 5-star hotel décorwith a colonial style. The wellness center provides a full spectrum of services ranging from essential oiltreatments with native products, such as quinoa, to hydrotherapy and aromatherapy sessions.

Aranwa Sacred Valley Hotel

Located in the heart of Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary, Inkaterra's boutique Machu Picchu PuebloHotel is an Andean Garden of Eden—one of the world's most appealing boutique hotels. A fusion ofcalmness, comfort, Andean style and architecture, its natural beauty spreads over 12 acres of low-risecottages, plantations, and wild forest interspersed by stone pathways. Waterfalls and streams gentlycascade through acres of orchids. Hummingbirds frolic in a private cloud-forest paradise, while youexperience an authentic barefoot luxury hotel at the foot of Machu Picchu, within an idyllic enclave ofwhitewashed casitas.

Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel

A storied mansion dating back nearly five centuries, the Libertador Palacio del Inka stands in the historiccenter of Cuzco. Directly across from the Koricancha, it is a five-minute walk from the main square andless than a mile from an array of museums, markets, and restaurants. Uniting the past and present,Palacio del Inka Spa presents indigenous treatments and an indoor therapy pool. The exquisitelyappointed guest rooms combine Peruvian art and handcrafted furnishings with contemporary amenities—from a signature Luxury Collection bed to state-of-the-art technology, including an LED TV, HighSpeed Internet Access, and an iPod docking station.

Libertador Palacio del Inka Luxury Collection

Located on a private island, Libertador Lake Titicaca offers unforgettable sunrises and sunsets from anypoint in the hotel, and 360-degree views of the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca.

Libertador Lake Titicaca

This hotel is located on the only private and secluded island in massive Lake Titicaca, the world’shighest navigable body of water. It is one of the most beautiful eco-hotels in Peru, a hidden jewel insideLake Titicaca. A solar-powered ecolodge, the hotel features panoramic lake views from every room, issurrounded by terraced gardens and designed with native materials of stone, adobe, and thatched roofs.Its sophisticated design allows it to blend into the island. The lodge is totally committed to being green.

Isla Suasi Hotel


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TRIP DETAILS

•All ground transportation•All hotel accomodations throughout the trip•All meals as listed in the itinerary•English-speaking guides throughout the trip•Entrance Fees•Tips for luggage porters and waiters•One AdventureWomen Associate

Included In Peru

*Domestic airfare*International airfare*Meals not specified in itinerary*Alcoholic beverages*Items of a personal nature*Optional tour of Lima on departure day*Tips for guides and bus drivers, and all restaurant gratuities (included and not included in itinerary).

Not Included In Peru

Please note: AdventureWomen will attempt to adhere to the itinerary as much as possible. However, certain conditions (political, climatic, environmentaland cultural) may necessitate changes in the itinerary. AdventureWomen reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attemptto notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participants.


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Pre-departure Information

Peru: Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake Titicaca

How To Register

Call the AdventureWomen office at (800) 804-8686 or (617) 544-9393 to determine space availability

and register for this trip. We can complete your registration, including taking your credit card deposit

over the phone. As a courtesy, we can hold your space for five days while you are making personal

and travel arrangements.

If you prefer, you can register online by clicking “Sign Up for This Trip” on the Trip page.

Please be sure to read the AdventureWomen policies before registering!

Passports, Travel Documents, and Health Requirements

Citizens of the United States must possess a valid passport, which must be valid 6 months beyond

your intended stay. No visas are required for travel in Peru. If you do not have a passport, GET IT

SOON! When you get your passport, you should also get two extra photographs to take with you.

You should always possess extra photos when traveling to use in case of an emergency.

No special vaccinations are required for travel to Peru. However, please consult your personal

physician, local health department, travel clinic, or immunization center about any vaccinations you

may need to update, or others that may be personally recommended for you based on your age,

health, and past vaccination history. Hepatitis A and B are present everywhere in the world, so you

should talk to your doctor about this.

You MUST have your own health insurance, and not have any physical problems or conditions that

would be adversely affected by high altitude or the rigors of international travel.

Travelers with heart conditions or high blood pressure should check with their doctors before

booking this trip. The altitude in Lima is 5,080 feet, and the altitude at Lake Titicaca (the highest lake

Peru: Machu Picchu, Cuzco, and Lake Titicaca - 2017

in the world) is 12,420 feet. We will be acclimatizing to the higher altitudes, little by little, as we

progress through this trip, ending at the highest altitude.

Making Travel Arrangements to Peru

We are happy to help you make your flight and travel arrangements. Please contact us at:

(800) 804-8686 or (617) 544-9393

email: [email protected]

NOTE: The recent trend in travel is for travelers to finalize their plans much closer to departure time

than was customary in the past. While we try to be as flexible as possible booking last minute

registrants, we must often relinquish hotel space and air reservations up to 6 – 12 weeks prior to

departure!

Please keep this in mind when making your travel plans.

What to Bring

Baggage Restrictions

Your luggage should consist of one medium-size suitcase or duffle bag and one small carry-on

bag/backpack. Your suitcase must weigh NO MORE THAN 50 POUNDS. So TRAVEL LIGHT! You will

also need to bring a small, collapsible overnight bag to take with you on the train for your overnight

at Machu Picchu (no large suitcases on the train). OR, you can use your backpack for this, if it is large

enough, to take on the train. Your overnight bag OR backpack can weigh no more than 11 pounds,

and the dimensions of this can be no more than 62 inches (a combined length, height, and width).

Your carry-on bag, which can also be your daypack, should contain everything you cannot live

without (all camera equipment, toiletries, prescription medication, anti-diarrhea medication, all money,

important travel documents, passport, one change of clothing, swimsuit, etc.). Please visit

www.tsa.gov/travel to read the airline regulations regarding what you can and cannot take in carry-on

luggage.

Clothing and more

Select your clothing based on comfort. Clothes should be washable, cotton or the new fabrics (not

synthetics like rayon), and loose fitting. Some of the new fabrics like Coolmax, supplex, and

polypropylene are excellent.


Shorts and skirts are acceptable, as long as they are not short. You need to take clothing for both the

cool of the higher altitudes in the evenings and the warmth during the daytime. During the day in

the highlands, you might need a sweater, but a jacket/fleece is a must in the evening. It can get

downright COLD! Daytime clothing should be lightweight, casual, and comfortable.

A well broken-in, comfortable pair of lightweight hiking boots.

One pair of sneakers or sport sandals for evenings and other walks.

2 long-sleeved shirts.

2 short-sleeved shirts and/or T-shirts.

2 pairs of shorts, or 2-3 pairs long pants that zip off for shorts.

Underwear, socks, sleepwear.

1 skirt or nice slacks for dinners at the hotels/lodges. We are staying in hotels that are quite

luxurious!

A lightweight fleece or light jacket for cool evenings at high altitudes.

Waterproof lightweight windbreaker (or poncho). If you tend to get cold, bring a rain jacket

and rain pants.

Wool cap and a pair of gloves.

A lightweight day pack for carrying camera gear, hat, sunscreen, etc. (you can also use your

day pack as your carry-on bag).

Another packable and collapsible bag to take on the train to Machu Picchu that will fit two

overnights of clothes, and supplies.

Moneybelt or waistpack for money/passport.

Washcloth (sometimes not supplied).

2-3 cotton bandanas (for uses too numerous to mention!)

Toiletries, including Wash & Dries (or moist towelettes)

Adequate quantity of sweat-resistant sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 rating or higher, and

lip balm with SPF.

Hand sanitizer.

Bathing suit(s)

Sunglasses with a neck strap

A spare pair of glasses (if you wear glasses.)

Lightweight, wide-brimmed hat (a must).

Ziploc bags of various sizes.

Earplugs. We recommend Mack's Pillow Soft White Moldable Silicone Snore Proof Earplugs,

which you can buy at most drugstores, or www.earplugstore.com. Good to 22 Decibels!

Travel alarm clock.

Small flashlight.


Water bottle

Good pens and a notebook

Small, lightweight binoculars (a MUST) for game viewing and birds. You will be very

disappointed if you do not have a good pair of binoculars. Nikon or Minolta make fine,

lightweight viewing binoculars. Try a general game viewing 7 X 28, or 8 X 20 binocular.

Field Guides for Peru.

First Aid Kit

Prescription drugs (with the labels on.)

Systemic antibiotic (prescription.)

Cloth, not plastic Bandaids; about 10 individually-wrapped alcohol pads; and a small tube of

Neosporin or other antibiotic cream.

Acidophilus enzyme (available in capsules in health-food stores). This often helps your

digestive system get in shape for "new" flora.

Immodium, Lomotil, or similar anti-diarrhea medicine.

Pepto-Bismol tablets and/or liquid (in leak-proof bottle.)

Laxative tablets.

Visine or similar eye drops.

Tweezers.

Benadryl cream for itchy bites.

Aspirin/ibuprofen, etc.

Cold-symptom relief tablets, antihistamine, cough drops.

Insect repellent with Deet.

Camera Equipment

Since photography is such a large part of this trip, we suggest you bring the following:

Digital camera, LOTS of extra memory cards and batteries, battery charger, and adapter. You

can charge your digital batteries at the hotels and lodges.

If you are really into photography, a longer lens (up to 400 mm) for close-up photos.

Most digital cameras have a built in converter so you only need to bring an adapter.

Adapters can also be bought while in-country.

Money

The Sol(es) is the official currency of Peru (I USD = 3.234 Peru Nuevos Soles, or PEN, as of April 15,

2016). Your cash should be no bigger than $20-$50 bills, and make sure that the bills are new, in

flawless condition. Credit cards and bank cards can be used at ATM machines only in Lima and the

larger cities.


Visa, MasterCard, and sometimes Am Ex are the most recognized credit cards in Peru. Please

note that when using credit cards, merchants often charge you a transaction fee in order to

cover their costs, so you may decide to use your credit cards only when absolutely necessary.

Carrying cash entitles you to get the top exchange rates quickly. The best currency for exchange is

the U.S. dollar, although the euro is increasingly accepted.

Local Customs

On occasion, visitors accidentally violate local customs simply by failing to realize they exist. Here are

a few things to remember:

Speak softly, especially when speaking with the locals. To them, a loud voice is equated with

rudeness.

Dress modestly. Provocative clothing, while acceptable among North Americans, is considered

immodest and inappropriate in Peru.

Leave valuable jewelry at home. Do not wear lots of gold necklaces, bracelets, or earrings.

Don’t point. To point at someone with your finger is considered rude. (The Indians point with

their chins.)

Always ask permission to photograph people (“Por favor, Senora/Senor?”).

Electricity

Electricity in Peru is 220 volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. Outlets in Peru generally accept 2

types of plugs:

Flat blade plug Two round pins

If your appliance plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.

Depending on how much you plan to travel in the future, it may be worthwhile to get a combination

voltage converter and plug adapter. You can buy adapters for under $5. You can also wait and buy

them in Peru.


Water

It is advisable to drink bottled water in Peru. You can also ask your guide(s) about drinking water in

the hotels.

Last Minute Reminders

Make photocopies of your airline tickets and the first two pages of your passport, and put

them in different locations (suitcase, carry-on bag, etc.).

Bring 2-3 extra passport size photos to use in emergencies.

Your valuables should be insured for the duration of the trip, but better yet, leave them at

home.

Remove extra credit cards, driver’s license, and personal items from wallet or purse.

Make sure passport and airline tickets are valid and in the correct name.

Check with airline to reconfirm reservations and departure time.

Some Extra Items to Add to your "What to Pack" List

We are always updating and adding items for all international trips. With over 32 years of experience

flying around the world, we think these items help make your long airline flights much more

comfortable and even more bearable:

Neck pillow - Inflatable neck pillow for blissful support and deep sleep. For packing, it folds

into itself. Self-sealing valve means nothing to close. Soft microfleece cover removes for

washing.

Sleep mask /Comfort eye shade - Ultra lightweight and comfortable, the Comfort Eye Shade

screens out light and distractions for a cozier flight. Ultra-soft micro fleece for comfort.

Adjustable elastic strap for a perfect fit. Made of Molded Polyester Micro Fleece.

Travel compression socks - Reduce ankle and leg swelling and reduce the risk of deep vein

thrombosis. These doctor-designed socks stimulate circulation through gradual compression

that stops swelling and guards against (DVT).

Noise canceling headphones - Block out unwanted sounds of children crying and airplane

engine drone, and/or enjoy great audio sound. Reduce distortion and increase perceived

loudness so you can enjoy sound at a lower volume. Get the around the ear design, which is

very comfortable.

Final Payment

Final Payment is due to AdventureWomen, LLC in a cash form (check, money order, or wire transfer)

on or before March 5, 2017.


Cancellations and Refunds

Notification of cancellations must be received in writing. Full payment is due 90 days prior to

departure date, and the registration deposit is non-refundable.

For cancellations received 61-90 days prior to the trip departure date: 50% of the total trip cost is

non-refundable. For cancellations received 1-60 days prior to the trip departure date: 100% of the

total trip cost is non-refundable.

You are highly encouraged to purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover emergency situations.

Travel insurance information will be sent to you once you have registered for your trip.

Switching Trips

If for some reason you need to switch to a different trip, please call us and we will do our best to

accommodate you.

No Smoking Policy

Beginning in 1995, our trips became smoke free. Please note that there will be no smoking by any

participants on AdventureWomen vacations.

About Adventure Travel Today - Please Read Carefully!

At AdventureWomen, we would like to ensure that all participants understand that our excursions are

adventure travel vacations, and not "tours." We define "adventure travel" as travel in which one

actively participates, as opposed to a "tour," in which one is more or less a passive observer.

AdventureWomen designs and organizes vacations all over the world for women who want to

experience an active, out of the ordinary vacation, and meet new friends. Most of all, we want our

trips to be fun!

In this spirit, the successful adventure traveler should be a good-natured realist and have a sense of

humor! Adventure vacations, by nature, require that participants be self-sufficient, flexible, and able

to accept situations as they exist, and not just as they would have preferred or expected them to

exist. The constraints of scheduled group traveling also necessitate that each of us be understanding

of and sensitive to others. Being on time is important, and contributes to the congeniality, success

and well being of both individuals and the group!

Thank you for choosing to travel with AdventureWomen! If you have any questions or concerns,

please don’t hesitate to call, write or email us.


AdventureWomen, LLC

14 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472

800-804-8686 ▪ 617-544-9393

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